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On far left, Jill Marie, The Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, stands with her “family team” who participated in Sunday’s 25th Annual Walk for Housing, starting at Washington’s Headquarters in the City of Newburgh.

25th Annual Habitat for Humanity Walk for Housing

Left to right, Nikolai Marzouka, Constituent Services Liaison, 39th Senate District; Paul Brothe, Board President of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh; Jill Marie, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh; Fr. Gregoire Fluet, Interim President of Mount Saint Mary College; Torrance Harvey, Newburgh Mayor and Mount alumnus; Robert McLymore, Newburgh City Councilman; Kevindaryán Luján, Orange County Legislator; and Harry Porr, Deputy Orange County Executive. Photo: Lee Ferris.

The Mount Donates Two Liberty Street Properties

Actor Oliver King portrays legendary historical figure, Frederick Douglass, who fought for abolitionist and women’s rights, at Wednesday’s Second Annual Frederick Douglass in Newburgh Day.

Frederick Douglass Day Honors Historic Speech

From left are Nia Thomas, age 16, and her sister, Haile Thomas, age 20. The two are part of the four member family, including mother Charmaine and father Hugh, who own the almost three month old business, Matcha Thomas, located at 259 Main Street in the City of Beacon. The “wellness teahouse features a wide assortment of healthy and delicious Matcha and Bova tea options, along with a unique, relaxing and peaceful aura.

Matcha Thomas: Providing Healthy Tea and More

New Windsor, native and Newburgh Free Academy graduate Jennifer Sanchez is serving aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.

NY Native Serves Aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) completed his multi-county “Skoufis On Your Street” town hall series last week. Pictured above Skoufis visiting Haverstraw’s Don Coqui on August 3 2021.

Annual “Skoufis On Your Street” Town Hall Series

Westchester County’s Population Hits Record High

SUNY Empire President Dr. Nathan Gonyea (seated at left) and SUNY Orange President Dr. Kristine Young (seated at right) jointly announced a new RN to BSN transfer pathway agreement between their two institutions Friday (Aug. 13) during an event on SUNY Orange’s Newburgh campus. The presidents ceremonially signed transfer documents under the watchful eyes of, back row from left: Lisa Schulte, SUNY Empire associate professor of nursing/allied health; Donna Minicucci, SUNY Orange assistant professor of nursing; Patricia Sullivan, assistant chair of SUNY Orange’s Nursing Department; SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras; New York State Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther; New York State Senator James Skoufis; and Ana Guzman, SUNY Orange assistant professor of nursing. Photo Tom Labarbera/Picture This Studio

College’s Enter Nursing Partnership Agreement

From left are Beacon Drum Circle’s Stephanie Tuck along with another member as they entertain guests at Beacon’s Long Dock Thursday evening. The popular Drum Circle will continue to take place each Thursday, from 6-8pm, through the month of August at the scenic Long Dock locale.

Beacon Drum Circle Continues to Entertain

City of Poughkeepsie officers gathering evidence near 382 Main Street. Scissors are outlined by the yellow right-angle evidence ruler.

Stabbing on Main Street Under Investigation

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has appointed Maria Smith Dautruche director of its newly created Westchester Center for Racial Equity.

Maria Smith Dautruche Appointed Director Westchester Center for Racial Equity

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned following the New York State Attorney General’s report outlining claims of sexual misconduct. Hudson Valley Press File/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Cuomo Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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